October 13 1927 April 21 2020
Farmville……………………………..Susan Fleming Patterson died peacefully at home 21 April 2020. Born in 1927 to Loyd and Clara Fleming of Pikeville, she joined friends on summer mission trips, earned her BS (Biology) from Meredith College and graduated from Watts Hospital School of Medical Technology. Working as a Lab Technician at Watts and UNC Hospitals, she met medical student Tom Patterson. After marriage and travel to Vancouver for his internship year, Tom and Susan returned to North Carolina to complete his residency training and begin his medical practice in Eastern NC, finally settling their growing family in Farmville. Steadfast in faith, Susan will be remembered for her gentle ways and love for her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 4 decades, Dr. Thomas Patterson, sisters Leah and Sarah and brother James. She is survived by sister Ollie; brother Bobby; children David, Ken (Cheryl), Suzanne (Brad) and Bobby (Angie); 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Constrained by pandemic distancing, immediate family are sharing a graveside service this week with plans for later memorial celebration when appropriate. For memorial contributions please consider Farmville Presbyterian Church or Farmville Public Library Online condolences may be made at www.farmvillefh.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Susan Fleming Patterson please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Susan Fleming Patterson October 13 1927 April 21 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Farmville, state: North Carolina